Does an Apple Work With a DVD+R Disc?
DVD+R discs can't be played back or recorded in all DVD burners. This holds true whether you have a PC or an Apple computer. If you plan on recording with DVD+R discs using your Apple machine, it's important to know whether those discs work with your particular setup. In some cases, you may need to consult the manual that came with your DVD burner.
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The DVD+R Format
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Like CD-Rs, recordable DVDs come in several different formats, of which DVD+R is just one. The main difference between DVD+R and DVD-R is that you can adjust the way a DVD+R disc records video between book type DVD+R and DVD-ROM. This is important because recording it as a DVD-ROM is more likely to be compatible with a wider number of DVD players. If you’re planning to use your DVD burner to burn videos, this is a good thing to keep in mind.
Hardware
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Apple Superdrives and some external DVD burners work with DVD+R discs. Any Apple you buy that comes with a Superdrive should be compatible. If you later buy a Superdrive to install in your Apple desktop, that also assures compatibility. If you’re using an external DVD burner, check your manufacturer’s instructions. They should contain detailed information about what types of media you can successfully burn with that particular DVD burner. Don’t be tempted to try burning discs with a format that your DVD burner doesn’t support; you could end up with expensive drink coasters.
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Programs
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Apple programs iDVD and DVD Studio Pro both support recording DVDs to DVD+R discs. If you’ve got the appropriate hardware, one of these programs can help you record your data to your DVD+R discs. Other programs may be available that can do the same thing for free, but keep in mind that they’re not supported by Apple. Download and use them only from sites that you trust. Although you don’t hear about Apple viruses and malware as much as you do with PCs, it’s not impossible to infect an Apple computer.
Considerations
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Some media just isn’t compatible with certain burners. Before spending money on specific DVD+R discs, do a quick search of your favorite Mac websites to see if other Mac users have had any compatibility issues with a certain brand or manufacturer. It may take a moment longer, but it’s better to spend a little time researching than to waste your money on a product you can’t use.
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